Remove .Foop file extension (File Recovery Instructions)

Technical Details & Suggested Measures To Remove .Foop file extension

Looking through the term .Foop file extension, it simply appears to be ransomware infection which according to experts, is a new strain derived from STOP ransomware. Alike all other prior versions, this ransomware also use to infect and encrypt all files stored on targeted computers using a strong encryption ciphers, and turn such files to be inaccessible in no time. Once the encryption process on a compromised computer is ended, the malware appends those files with .foop extension, and clicking to open those files will simply throw a scary text file based ransom note on screen. This note is named as _readme.txt which is dropped on desktop as well as inside other directories as well in which the files are affected. This ransom note basically includes information that blackmails targeted victims into paying specified ransom fee to hackers so as the encrypted files can be recovered or restored. For an instance, take a look through message which .Foop file extension displays on screen:

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Reading through the ransom note as aforementioned, it simply states that all files on victimized computer, are now inaccessible due to powerful encryption measure applied by .Foop file extension. However, those files are not actually damaged, and can be recovered or restored if a valid decryption key/tool is used. But, in order to avail the key/tool, the victims are urged to contact hackers through provided email addresses, also it mandates to mention assigned unique ID and a small sized file through the same. As per the note, the ID will actually help hackers to identify users while the encrypted small file will be decrypted and sent back to users to make them believe that file recovery is really possible. But, the criminals mandates that paying the ransom fee is necessary and once the payment is remitted only, the decryption key will be offered to users.

Further, the aforementioned ransom note also includes some warnings for targeted victims. These warnings basically suggest users that they have only remaining solution to restore their files, and that is to pay hackers and seek their help. In case if they try tampering with encrypted files through some thrid party decryption tool, their files will be permanently damaged. In addition, the .Foop file extension even states that users should contact the criminals sooner, else the decryptor will be destroyed after a specified time limit. So, the overall impacts of .Foop file extension on a targeted computer is really very disastrous and the threat should never be considered in easy. If you are one of the victims, we suggest you to follow here included measures to detect and fix the threat.

Threat Summary

Name: .Foop file extension

Type: Ransomware, cryptovirus

Description: .Foop file extension is another new variant of STOP/DJVU ransomware variant and can encrypt all files stored on computer. Later, it demands the victims to pay hackers as soon as possible so as files can be restored back.

Distribution: Spam email attachments, payload trojan

File restore: To restore your encrypted important files, choose a lately created backup file or a trusted data recovery solution

Removal: For information about removal of .Foop file extension, get through the guidelines section below

How .Foop file extension is spread and how it should be treated on infected computer?

As noticed in most of the instanced, the malware like .Foop file extension is spread over web using some deceptive techniques or measures employed by hackers. They mostly use trojans, spam email marketing, and other social engineering measures to distribute malicious codes on web. Once such objects are interacted by users somehow, a specific malicious script called payload dropper is dropped on computer. This payload actually connects the system to a remote server and downloads ransomware files along with executing some other commands too. As a result, the .Foop file extension manage to get installed and runs its built-in modules which encrypts all files, later demands the victims to pay off specified ransom fee for recovery of files.

In order to discover and treat computers infected by .Foop file extension, the experts never recommend a user to contact hackers and pay them with their demands. The ransomware identities like .Foop file extension are just created with sole intention to earn illegal profit, and once a user pay the sum, they get financially scammed as well, in addition to losing their files. The better solution a victims should try in order to overcome issues, is to try some possible measures following which the ransomware along with all its files, and processes can be terminated. This prevents the system and its files from further encryption, so the users can then try to restore their files using lately created backups. Also, they can attempt file restoration with some other measures too as specified under this article.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove .Foop file extension through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete .Foop file extension using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove .Foop file extension through “Safe Mode with Networking”

For Windows XP and Windows 7 users: Boot the PC in “Safe Mode”. Click on “Start” option and continuously press on F8 during the start process until the “Windows Advanced Option” menu appears on the screen. Choose “Safe Mode with Networking” from the list.

Now, a windows homescreen appears on the desktop and work-station is now working on “Safe mode with networking”.

For Windows 8 Users: Go to the “Start Screen”. In the search results select settings, type “Advanced”. In the “General PC Settings” option, choose “Advanced startup” option. Again, click on the “Restart Now” option. The work-station boots to “Advanced Startup Option Menu”. Press on “Troubleshoot” and then “Advanced options” button.  In the “Advanced Option Screen”, press on “Startup Settings”. Again, click on “Restart” button. The work-station will now restart in to the “Startup Setting” screen. Next is to press F5 to boot in Safe Mode in Networking.

For Windows 10 Users: Press on Windows logo and on the “Power” icon. In the newly opened menu, choose “Restart” while continuously holding “Shift” button on the keyboard. In the new open “Choose an option” window, click on “Troubleshoot” and then on the “Advanced Options”. Select “Startup Settings” and press on “Restart”. In the next window, click on “F5” button on the key-board.

Step 2: Delete .Foop file extension using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with .Foop file extension. Open the browser and download a legitimate anti-malware tool. Do a full System scanning. Remove all the malicious detected entries.

In case if you cannot start the PC in “Safe Mode with Networking”, Try using “System Restore”

• During the “Startup”, continuously press on F8 key until the “Advanced Option” menu appears. From the list, choose “Safe Mode with Command Prompt” and then press “Enter”

• In the new opened command prompt, enter “cd restore” and then press “Enter”.

• Type: rstrui.exe and Press “ENTER”

• Click “Next” on the new windows

• Choose any of the “Restore Points” and click on “Next”. (This step will restore the work-station to its earlier time and date prior to .Foop file extension infiltration in the PC.

• In the newly opened windows, press on “Yes”.

Once your PC gets restored to its previous date and time, download the recommended anti-malware tool and perform a deep scanning in order to remove .Foop file extension files if they left in the work-station.

In order to restore the each (separate) file by this ransomware, use “Windows Previous Version” feature. This method is effective when “System Restore Function” is enabled in the work-station.

Important Note: Some variants of .Foop file extension delete the “Shadow Volume Copies” as well hence this feature may not work all the time and is applicable for selective computers only.

How to Restore Individual Encrypted File:

In order to restore a single file, right click on it and go to “Properties”. Select “Previous Version” tab. Select a “Restore Point” and click on “Restore” option.

In order to access the files encrypted by .Foop file extension, you can also try using “Shadow Explorer”. In order to get more information on this application, press here.

Important: Data Encryption Ransomware are highly dangerous and it is always better that you take precautions to avoid its attack on your work-station. It is advised to use a powerful anti-malware tool in order to get protection in real-time. With this help of “SpyHunter”, “group policy objects” are implanted in the registries in order to block harmful infections like .Foop file extension.

Also, In Windows 10, you get a very unique feature called “Fall Creators Update” that offer “Controlled Folder Access” feature in order to block any kind of encryption to the files. With the help of this feature, any files stored in the locations such as “Documents”, “Pictures”, “Music”, “Videos”, “Favorites” and “Desktop” folders are safe by default.

It is very important that you install this “Windows 10 Fall Creators Update” in your PC to protect your important files and data from ransomware encryption. The more information on how to get this update and add an additional protection form rnasomware attack has been discussed here.

How to Recover the Files Encrypted by .Foop file extension?

Till now, you would have understood that what had happed to your personal files that got encrypted and how you can remove the scripts and payloads associated with .Foop file extension in order to protect your personal files that has not been damaged or encrypted until now. In order to retrieve the locked files, the depth information related to “System Restore” and “Shadow Volume Copies” has already been discussed earlier. However, in case if you are still unable to access the encrypted files then you can try using a data recovery tool.

Use of Data Recovery Tool

This step is for all those victims who have already tries all the above mentioned process but didn’t find any solution. Also it is important that you are able to access the PC and can install any software. The data recovery tool works on the basis of System scanning and recovery algorithm. It searches the System partitions in order to locate the original files which were deleted, corrupted or damaged by the malware. Remember that you must not re-install the Windows OS otherwise the “previous” copies will get deleted permanently. You have to clean the work-station at first and remove .Foop file extension infection. Leave the locked files as it is and follow the steps mentioned below.

Step1: Download the software in the work-station by clicking on the “Download” button below.

Step2: Execute the installer by clicking on downloaded files.

Step3: A license agreement page appears on the screen. Click on “Accept” to agree with its terms and use. Follow the on-screen instruction as mentioned and click on “Finish” button.

Step4: Once the installation gets completed, the program gets executed automatically. In the newly opened interface, select the file types that you want to recover and click on “Next”.

Step5: You can select the “Drives” on which you want the software to run and execute the recovery process. Next is to click on the “Scan” button.

Step6: Based on drive you select for scanning, the restore process begins. The whole process may take time depending on the volume of the selected drive and number of files. Once the process gets completed, a data explorer appears on the screen with preview of that data that is to be recovered. Select the files that you want to restore.

Step7. Next is to locate the location where you want to saver the recovered files.